Ellis Cycles

08/26/2025

Back in 2015 I built this Strada Fango for Deborah and before she even got to ride it she volunteered to send it off to Mountain Flyer for a test ride and article! They loved it, and she has loved it for the last 10 years. She's had some great adventures on this bike, but now it's time for it to find a new home. It has it's share of nicks and scratches, and I can sell it as is, or I'm happy to have it repainted (additional cost, obviously). It still has the original XTR Di2 parts as well, but if you'd like a more modern setup, I'm also happy to discuss options. Sizing is 575mm top tube with a 510mm seat tube, please drop me a PM if you're interested and would like more info/pics.

Aug 29, 2016 Brian Riepe Category: Bikes & Gear, Bikes, Slider Custom XTR/Ultegra Di2 Gravel-AdventureWeight: 22 lbs | Price: $10,375 | www.EllisCycles.comWords: Brian Riepe Images: Dave Kozlowski Rider: Dave "Moe" MeyerAs soon as I pulled the Strada Fango out of its box and clamped it in the workst...

03/21/2024

Don't forget, only a few more days to get your Ellis kit ordered, pre-sale ends on this Sunday March 24!

https://www.elliscycles.com/apparel

Also, lots of new bikes in my galleries, take a look here; https://www.elliscycles.com/gallery

03/11/2024

I'm really excited about this new Ellis Cycles jersey design.

For those who have complained that my jerseys fit a bit to "snug", these Indigo/Aqua jerseys are a more relaxed cut, so should be a more comfy fit.

Also still offering my Red/White jerseys along with bib shorts, and a really nice base layer that I use all the time.

Check it all out on my website here.

https://www.elliscycles.com/apparel

Pre-order lasts until March 24th and everything should arrive in early May.

04/12/2023

An interview with Gomez from Fat-Bike.com about my new Neve fatbike, check it out! https://fat-bike.com/2023/04/interview-dave-wages-of-ellis-bikes/?unapproved=313049&moderation-hash=c0388693172aa1dfefdf28211756e86b -313049

Interview – Dave Wages of Ellis Cycles By Gomez on April 6, 2023 in B-Fat (27.5 Fat), FatBikes, Interviews Best Fillet Bike at the 2014 NAHBS! Dave Wages is an award-winning bicycle fabricator and the man behind Ellis Cycles. Ellis Cycles is located in Wisconsin and I visited Dave’s workshop bac...

03/15/2023

Don't forget, pre-orders for Ellis jerseys, shorts, tights and baselayers end this Sunday at midnight! This year I'm offering both my classic blue/white jerseys and the newer red/white ones.

Get your orders in now, delivery will be the end of April!

https://www.elliscycles.com/apparel

03/03/2023

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Ellis kits are available for pre-order from now until March 19th! If you're a cold weather rider, be sure to check out the insulated bib tights, they are a personal favorite of mine.

02/07/2023

Folks have been asking me for an Ellis Cycles headbadge since I started Ellis back in 2008, well, I finally listened...

If you'd like to retrofit your existing Ellis, I have an option for that, and any new Ellis looks a little more special with a headbadge!

https://www.elliscycles.com/headbadge_addon

02/01/2023

I chatted with Joe at Cobra Framebuilding for his podcast, if you like listening to bike nerds talking about framebuilding, this is for you!

‎Show Shut Up and Build Bikes Podcast, Ep EP. 64 Dave Wages of Ellis Cycles - Jan 31, 2023

03/09/2022

This Teutonic Strada Fango headed home with Robert, aka Cowboybob last Friday.

If you're ready to create your own one of a kind Ellis, check out www.elliscycles.com!

02/03/2022

Velocolour does some of the best paintwork I've ever seen, this frame is no exception. Work like this takes time, lots of it, and all folks like Velocolour and Ellis Cycles ask is that folks see the value in high quality craftsmanship.

10/01/2021

Just finished up Angie's Strada Fango. She opted for 2 sets of wheels, a 700x30mm road set, and a 650x50mm gravel/offroad set, which just makes this bike amazingly versatile! It also has my personal favorite setup with Shimano Di2 XT derailleurs, an Ultegra cross crank and GRX brakes and shifters. This allows for a super wide 11x40 cassette on the 650b wheels and with that she can spin right up even the steepest gravel climb. I also love the Starlight Purple paint she chose, which unfortunately just won't photograph right. It looks much more purple in reality, but as soon as I look through the camera it makes it much more blue. C'est la vie!

If you're looking for a bike like this, check out;

www.elliscycles.com